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Despite implied consent laws, everyone has the right to refuse chemical testing when stopped on suspicion for DUI. Unfortunately, the fear of looking guilty when refusing a breath test prompts many drivers into supplying authorities with chemical test results that make a DUI defense difficult. While it is true that there are stiff penalties for a breath test refusal, refusing chemical testing may be for the best.

Many people see a news item highlighting an overdose or that someone was convicted of a drug crime and they immediately conjure up images centering on illegal narcotics such as cocaine, heroin and meth. Unfortunately, that's only a small piece of the larger picture. In recent years, prescription drugs have seen a dramatic increase.

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